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This week at Experia, we are taking a look at some of the most innovative and interesting types of support available to help those with dementia.

NUMBER 5: MY LIFE STORY

Compiling a ‘My Life’ story is something that people with dementia, family members and professional carers can benefit from. Due to problems with memory loss or communication, people with dementia sometimes need help to communicate their ‘story’ (those important aspects of their identity like background, interests, who and what is important to them).

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a condition that affects a person's communication, interaction, behaviour, and interests. Because it is a spectrum of disorders, the level at which sufferers are affected varies from person to person. Some individuals are only slightly impaired by their symptoms, whilst others have more severe disabilities. Children on the autism spectrum often lack the ability to filter out irrelevant sensory information, which can cause them to be withdrawn and respond in unusual ways. Not being able to process sensory information properly is problematic as it can lead to everyday life becoming a big and unnerving struggle.

The independent specialist school, which is based in the North East Centre for Autism, Newton Aycliffe, received more than £9,000 from the Postcode Community Trust (funded entirely by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery) to help finance the specialist project. Continue reading →

Watford FC's New Sensory Room

Watford FC and Experia have opened a state-of-the-art sensory room, kicking off a new partnership that will see dedicated sensory areas installed at every Premier League football club in the country. Continue reading →

What is Aspergers Syndrome?

Aspergers Syndrome is a lifelong developmental disability like other conditions on the autism spectrum. It affects the way people interact with others around them, and how they perceive the world around them. Autism and Aspergers are more common in the UK than people realise with around 700,000 people living with Autism. Continue reading →

What are Sensory Solutions?

Sensory solutions, is a broad term used to describe a range of products and environments. These have a key role in helping those with a range of sensory conditions and abilities. Sensory solutions come in all shapes and sizes, different people have different sensory requirements and a sensory solution for one may not be the right option for another. Continue reading →

What Is A Sensory Garden?

A sensory garden is the ideal way to help improve the sensory development of those in your care. With summer just around the corner it makes sense to create a great outdoor space to allow those in your care to explore their senses in a fun filled and safe environment. Continue reading →